Day Custodian

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Sick leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible spending account

Vacation

Holidays

Personal leave

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking a Custodian for Apple Valley High School - Athletic Center. The position requires 8 hours per day with Tuesday–Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ASAP start, with an application deadline of November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities include cleaning, grounds maintenance, and building security. Benefits available per contract; earning potential per the district schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Previous custodial and routine maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.
• Must be physically qualified to perform duties including lifting up to 50 lbs and varied cleaning tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, students and the public.
• Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
• Must have positive work evaluations and no recent disciplinary actions.
• Must obtain good references from current/previous supervisors.
• Experience with diverse school communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean building areas and perform minor repairs and routine maintenance as directed.
• Perform grounds maintenance, trash pickup, mowing, weeding, and snow removal.
• Comply with school recycling program.
• Move and assemble furniture as needed.
• Perform duties in a timely, neat, and efficient manner.
• Assist in securing the building during/after shift.
• Adjust hours to accommodate early/late programs and snow removal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

8 hours/day

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Locations: Apple Valley High School - Athletic Center

Effective Date Of Employment

ASAP

Application Deadline

November 10, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures

Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply on line at www.district196.org

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Previous custodial and routine maintenance experience, preferred
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.
• Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties including lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis and display flexibility in cleaning assignments.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with staff, students and the public.
• Must have a desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment.
• Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
• Must have positive work performance evaluations. Must not have any recent disciplinary actions.
• Must conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean building areas and perform minor repairs, routine maintenance and preventive maintenance as directed or required.
• Perform grounds maintenance, pick up trash, mow, pull/spray weeds, snow removal, etc.
• Comply with school recycling program.
• Move and assemble furniture, etc.
• Perform duties in a timely, neat, and efficient manner.
• Assist in securing the building during and at the end of shift.
• Ability to adjust hours to accommodate early or late programs, snow removal, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsible To:

Building Engineer

Compensation / Benefits

According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract)

Custodian: $22.86 - 26.57 Hourly

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• long term disability insurance
• sick-leave
• state pension plan
• tax-deferred retirement savings account
• flexible spending account
• vacation
• holidays
• personal leave

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 [e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment‑related discrimination and harassment.